2. Question

What regenerative agriculture practices are used to improve the soil?

Synthetic Fertilizer

Cover Crops

Soil Tillage

All of the above

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In practical terms regenerative organic agriculture is foremost an organic system refraining from the use of synthetic pesticides and inputs, which disrupt soil life, and fossil-fuel dependent nitrogen fertilizer, which is responsible for the majority of anthropogenic N2O emissions. It is a system designed to build soil health. Regenerative organic agriculture is comprised of practices including (at a minimum): cover crops, residue mulching, composting and crop rotation. Conservative-tillage to no-tillage is a regenerative practice integral to rebuilding the soil, and soil-carbon sequestration. Excessive, intensive tillage destroys the soil. (Source: http://rodaleinstitute.org/reversing-climate-change-achievable-by-farming-organically)

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Question 3 of 5

3. Question

Monoculture is natural and found in nature.

True

False

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Monocultures are not found in nature. They create a very unbalanced ecosystem which leads to countless problems: plant diseases, insect imbalances, reduced soil fertility, reduced wildlife habitat, reduced crop resilience to drought, heat, etc.” Traditional agriculture employs “monocultures”, which means only one or two plants are grown in a given area and all other species are relentlessly exterminated. Regenerative agriculture, on the other hand, employs “Polycultures”, which refers to growing many different species of plants in one area. Plants growing in a polyculture with many other plants are healthier and more resilient. Polycultures replenish the soil, promote biodiversity, and provide natural protection against pests and diseases. (Source: http://www.regenerateland.com/2015/12/15/a-brief-introduction-to-most-important-techniques-in-regenerative-agriculture)

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Question 4 of 5

4. Question

What do you know about agriculture in Vermont? How many of these answers are true?

80% of Vermont’s dairy cows enjoy open pasture.

GMO corn is the state’s number one crop.

Herbicide use has climbed over the past decade.

More than 20% of Vermont’s dairies are organic.

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Unfortunately, most of Vermont’s dairy cows are confined in CAFO’s. GMO corn is the state’s number one crop, and herbicide use has climbed along side of the adoption of GE crops. The good news, is that more than 20% of Vermont’s dairies are organic, and the number incorporating regenerative, organic practices are growing. Read our full report here: http://regenerationvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/RVT_VermontsGMOaddiction_9.pdf

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Question 5 of 5

5. Question

A global shift to regenerative organic agriculture can:

Feed the world

Reverse Climate Change

Preserve indigenous knowledge

All of the above.

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Learn more from our partner Regeneration International (Source: http://regenerationinternational.org/why-regenerative-agriculture )

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